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Hiker records sounds along 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail
A hiker creates a sound map by capturing hundreds of recordings over 6 million steps on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
NPR National reported on a hiker who undertook a journey to document the auditory environment of the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches 2,600 miles through wilderness areas.
The hiker recorded hundreds of sound samples while walking more than 6 million steps along the trail, capturing the natural soundscape of this extensive outdoor route.
This project offers a unique way to experience the trail through its sounds, providing an auditory map that complements traditional visual maps.
The recordings highlight the diverse acoustic environment encountered on the trail, from natural wildlife to ambient wilderness sounds.
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